Don’t believe the hype; worshiping Indian leaders is not common.

The debate over renaming Allahabad exposes religious faultlines in India.

There are cults in India that exist between Hinduism and Islam, but their sites are increasingly claimed by one or the other.

In India, priestesses and goddesses lead the fight for women’s empowerment.

A regional bull-taming sport reopens the debate on the state and traditions in India.

Tipu Sultan is both demonized and glorified by different segments of Indian society. The truth is more complicated.

The killing of a popular writer is the latest of Hindu extremist attacks. Why isn’t the government doing something about it?

The Indian government's push to spread yoga has invited controversy.

India's famous Jaipur Literature Festival--a gathering for the country's intellectuals--steered clear of major national issues.